Texas SB919 amends the Government Code to enhance transparency and efficiency in responding to public information requests.

Texas SB919 amends the Texas Government Code to improve the process for handling public information requests. It mandates that if a governmental body determines it has no information responsive to a request, the officer for public information must notify the requestor in writing. If the body seeks to withhold information, it must request an attorney general decision within five business days and release the information unless there is a compelling reason to withhold it. The bill also prohibits governmental bodies from assessing costs to the requestor for producing information.

Texas SB919 amends the Government Code to enhance transparency and efficiency in responding to public information requests.

Texas SB919 amends the Texas Government Code to improve the process for handling public information requests. It mandates that if a governmental body determines it has no information responsive to a request, the officer for public information must notify the requestor in writing. If the body seeks to withhold information, it must request an attorney general decision within five business days and release the information unless there is a compelling reason to withhold it. The bill also prohibits governmental bodies from assessing costs to the requestor for producing information.